Lead Curriculum Writer (Curriculum Developer)

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Description Lead Curriculum Writer (Curriculum Developer) FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote

Who We Are MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,000 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. MGT partners with thousands of agencies as a trusted advisor delivering solutions that improve technology, operational, and economic performance to help communities thrive.

Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening the solutions portfolio to provide the most specialized solutions, tackling the most mission-critical problems that live at the top of the public agency leadership agenda. MGT drives over 20% compound annual organic growth and utilizes programmatic mergers and acquisitions to grow capabilities, attract top talent, and accelerate growth scale. Since 2020, MGT has successfully completed 10 acquisitions, driving over 60% compound annual inorganic growth.

Celebrating its 50th year in 2025, the firm attracts exceptional talent and empowers them to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of the clients we serve. Hear more about MGT’s culture in the words of our employees.

Our Social Impact Solutions group is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on our experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products - including data, finance, and instructional tools - from initial design through the last step of execution.

Role Overview We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Lead Curriculum Writer (Curriculum Developer) with expertise in foundational skills, instructional practices and content design.

Lead Curriculum Writers are responsible for developing and revising high-quality, integrated foundational skills that aligns to research-based instructional standards and learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will collaborate with external partners, subject matter experts, instructional designers, and various stakeholders to create engaging and effective curriculum content for diverse learning environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: In This Role You Will

• Design and write high-quality foundational curriculum that aligns with identified standards and supports foundational reading and writing development
• Lead the development of instructional design planning tools and documents (e.g., scope and sequences, knowledge maps, pacing guides, etc.)
• Lead the development of instructional materials, including lesson plans, teacher guides, student materials, assessments
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels and content areas to support skill progression and concept reinforcement
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, editors, and instructional designers to produce engaging, culturally responsive, and grade-appropriate content
• Adapt content for diverse learning needs, including students with learning differences and English learners
• Conduct ongoing revisions based on feedback from internal reviews and client input
• Stay up to date with changes to state-specific standards and policy updates related to literacy education
• Lead and facilitate planning meetings with other contributing curriculum designers and writers to ensure cohesion and alignment across the project
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring materials are completed accurately and on time
• Review and provide feedback on curriculum drafts developed by other contributing designers and writers to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment
• Support the development of professional learning materials that help teachers understand and implement the curriculum effectively
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions to gather feedback and implement revisions
• Develop processes to evaluate and ens…